C.J. Spiller sought out teams that were the best fit

C.J. Spiller was a free agent this offseason and one big determinant for him when picking between his suitors was the fit he would be playing in.

For those that have watched C.J. Spiller, it should be said that he’s at his best when he’s in the open field. Although he has a problem staying healthy, Spiller is one of the fastest running backs in the league and his electrifying speed will really be of perfect use with the New Orleans Saints in Sean Payton’s offense. That was one of the key determinants for Spiller when he made his final decision on where he’d end up.

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According the Saints’ blog on ESPN, Spiller sought out teams that were the best fit for him. Payton loves speed and versatility, as is the case by his previous backs in Reggie Bush and Darren Sproles. Payton has raved over Spiller’s ability with these two traits as well.

"“His cutup is unbelievable,” Payton said of breaking down Spiller’s film with the Buffalo Bills. “And I’m not talking about last season because I think it became challenging, but you go back a couple of years and start looking at his screen reel, a sweep reel, a return reel. So when you watch his film you think of a lot of things he can do."

Payton gushed even further about Spiller and his physicality. He also talked about how both sides thought signing with the Saints was the best move for his career.

"“He’s physical. He’s the most explosive player on the field a lot of times when you’re watching him. And you know, he’s someone who’s been in the AFC, he’s not someone we see a lot of on film. So he’s an exciting player that clearly heading into free agency there wasn’t any thought about, and then after that first rush there was some interest. And I think to his agent’s credit, they looked at it from a ‘how he was going to be used’ standpoint, the system, the offense and wanting to be a part of it. And we feel the same way.”"

With Spiller signing with the Saints, Drew Brees will get a reliable weapon in terms of running the football and passing the football. If he can stay healthy, with the tutelage of Payton, Spiller can be extremely successful in 2015. Given the scheme fit, it wouldn’t come as a surprise at all if he were to finish as a top-ten running back.

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